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Thank you to those who attended my home jewelry show. After Thanksgiving, I'll send you more information about the gemstones and colors you purchased. Chocolate News Chocolate used more than 3,000 years ago Residents of Central America were enjoying chocolate drinks more than 3,000 years ago, a half millennium earlier than previously thought, new research shows. Archaeologists led by John Henderson of Cornell University studied the remains of pottery used in the lower Ulua Valley in northern Honduras about 1100 B.C. Residue from the pots contained theobromine, which occurs only in the cacao plant, the source of chocolate, the researchers said in Monday's online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The find dates the first use of chocolate to some 500 years earlier than previously known, they said. The style of the pottery indicates that cacao was served at important ceremonies to mark weddings and births, according to the authors. Source: PNAS: http://www.pnas.org Gifts Chocolate is still a terrific host/hostess gift. Plus, you can order online at www.LinorStore.com and have it delivered directly to your recipient. Email me for more information. Thanksgiving "While there were many observances regarding Thanksgiving, the first historic proclamation was issued by President George Washington on 3rd October 1789, during his tenure. According to it, November 26 was declared as 'A day of public thanksgiving and prayer'. The day was to be observed by people by thanking God and being grateful for his favours. Seventeenth century witnessed a common practice for individual colonies to observe days of thanksgiving throughout each year. It was a day set aside for prayer and fasting, not a day marked by plentiful food and drink as is today's custom. Later in the 18th century each of the states periodically would designate a day of thanksgiving in honor of a military victory, an adoption of a state constitution or an exceptionally bountiful crop. On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a fresh proclamation calling for the observance of the fourth Tuesday of November as a national holiday. Later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday to the third Thursday of November (to extend the Christmas shopping season and boost the economy)in the year 1939. After a storm of protest, Roosevelt changed the holiday again in 1941 to the fourth Thursday in November, where it stands today." Source: thanksgivingday.org Hand Crafted Jewelry My left hand is still in a cast and I get X-rays taken Nov. 29. Unfortunately, that means I can't make new jewelry yet. But, I'll let you know when I can make custom orders with your favorite colors. The good news, for you, is that existing original artisan crafted gemstone jewelry by Linda B. is 20% off. So order today in time for the holidays. Thankfulness I am thankful for: a supportive husband, loving cats, caring friends, and a spiritual/religious community to pray and play with, among other things. What are you thankful for? Take a moment to express your gratitude to someone by a good deed, thoughtful words, etc. Happy Thanksgiving! Linda Blatchford Etailer, Jewelry Designer www.LinorStore.com |
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